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7 Common Youth Basketball Injuries
Basketball is a popular sport amongst youth athletes, but the duration of the season in combination with the athleticism required by players can lead to injury.Read More
5 Exercise Tips For the New Year
Many people decide that the start of the New Year is a good time to get in shape. They know that exercise helps them feel better mentally and physically, while also improving their strength, flexibility and endurance. What many don’t think about, however, is that exercise can hurt too.Read More
5 Ways Athletico Gave Back in 2016
Athletico Physical Therapy makes it a priority to give back to the communities we serve through charitable donations and volunteerism. In 2016, Athletico supported hundreds of events at the local level by providing pre- and post-race stretching, massage therapy, educational lectures, athletic training services, injury screenings and more. In addition, Athletico and our employees gave...Read More
6 Ways to Prevent Ankle Sprains
An estimated 25,000 Americans suffer from an ankle sprain each day according to research from the American College of Sports Medicine.Read More
How ASTYM® Can Help Post-Mastectomy
There are many forms of breast cancer treatment, from chemical and medicinal treatments to dietary changes and surgical options such as a mastectomy.Read More
Work Conditioning: How to Succeed
It is normal for questions to arise when an injured employee receives a prescription that orders work conditioning. Not only is it common for the employee to ask what work conditioning is, but the best ways to be successful in this type of program. Read below to learn more about work conditioning programs, as well...Read More
A Pain in the Wrist: Common Diagnoses
Pinching. Gripping. Pushing. Lifting. We do all of these functions with our hands daily without thinking about it. But what if one of these basic functions causes pain in the wrist? It becomes noticeable and affects our daily life.Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Cupping
You are not the only one who noticed red circles on the backs of Olympic athletes in Rio. These circles are the result of an ancient therapy called “cupping.”Read More